McMaster Black Student Success Centre

Empowering Black students to pursue their academic, personal, and professional goals while affirming their culturally unique identities 👑 🌍 @McMasterU

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What We Do.

The Black Student Success Centre is dedicated to championing the holistic success, well-being, and development of Black students and Black student-athletes at @McMasterU

In collaboration with partners across campus, we provide unique services ensuring Black success.

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This year's theme — Aya: Rooted in Community, Rising in Excellence — drew from the Adinkra fern for its resilience, adaptation, and growth.

To the Class of 2026: you are the roots and the rising. Congratulations — the legacy lives on. 🖤✨

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Excellence was never meant to be earned in silence. It was meant to be witnessed, celebrated, and rooted in community. 🌿

On May 19th, we celebrated our Class of 2026 at the 5th Annual Black Excellence Graduate Celebration.

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Less than 1 month away! For more information find it on our new website here: https://t.co/121TLqLeDW

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MAY @ MAC SPRING OPEN HOUSE

May 9, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM

Premier annual event:
• Black Applicant Meet & Greet (1-3 PM)
• Student panels (Health Sci, STEM, Humanities, Grad)
• Black Leader Marketplace (20+ orgs)
• Admissions & financial support

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Our refreshed website is live! 🎉

Explore new resources, meet our team & discover ways to build community at McMaster.

Check it out 👉 https://t.co/l69CP5umP8
#BSSC #BlackStudentSuccess #McMasterU #BlackExcellence #Ubuntu

[McMaster Black Student Success Centre @MacBSSC]

Our refreshed website is live! 🎉

Explore new resources, meet our team & discover ways to build community at McMaster.

Check it out 👉 https://t.co/l69CP5umP8
#BSSC #BlackStudentSuccess #McMasterU #BlackExcellence #Ubuntu

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Register for May @ Mac: https://t.co/lpihrc0CXs

Both events foster community, celebrate Black excellence, and support informed decision-making.

Open to Grades 11 & 12 students across Ontario & GTA.
Families welcome.

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As we move from Black History Month into March, the Black Student Success Centre announces Spring 2026 Community Outreach: two signature events connecting prospective Black students with McMaster’s community.

Registration now open 🧵

#BlackStudentSuccess #McMaster

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Questions? Contact us:

📧 [email protected]
📞 [phone] ext. 21786

Save the dates: March 18 & May 9, 2026

#BSSC #BlackExcellence #McMasterUniversity

[McMaster Black Student Success Centre @MacBSSC]

As we move from Black History Month into March, the Black Student Success Centre announces Spring 2026 Community Outreach: two signature events connecting prospective Black students with McMaster’s community.

Registration now open 🧵

#BlackStudentSuccess #McMaster

[McMaster Black Student Success Centre @MacBSSC]

Register for May @ Mac: https://t.co/lpihrc0CXs

Both events foster community, celebrate Black excellence, and support informed decision-making.

Open to Grades 11 & 12 students across Ontario & GTA.
Families welcome.

[McMaster Black Student Success Centre @MacBSSC]

McMaster’s Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences Summer Scholars Program is a paid, fully funded 12-week research opportunity—no prior lab experience required.

Built for Ontario Black, Indigenous & 2SLGBTQIA+ STEM students.

Applications are open.

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Ready to welcome incoming Black students & build community? This is YOUR chance to:
✨ Develop leadership skills
🤝 Form lasting friendships
💛 Carry on the BSSC legacy

Apply now: https://t.co/ex2CGcrkup

#BlackExcellence #McMasterU

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Continue the legacy.

BSSC Welcome Week Rep applications are open until SUNDAY, JAN 18!

This i your chance to:
💛 Shape the first-year Black student experience
🌟 Foster community & belonging
✊🏿 Champion Black excellence

Apply now: https://t.co/ex2CGcrSjX

#BSSC #McMasterU

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BLACK APPLICANT MEET & GREET Sat Nov 15 | 2:30-4pm | PGCLL M16
Join Ontario's first Black Student Success Centre at McMaster Fall Preview. Connect with Black faculty, staff & students. Get admissions info. Build your network.
Register here:
#McMasterBSSC #BlackExcellence

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Discover fully funded international opportunities! Join the Experiential Learning Orientation with @McMasterU Student Success Centre & International Affairs. Learn about funding, connect with experts, and take your studies global.

📧 [email protected]

#GlobalOpportunities

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Series III: Understanding Credit

Oct 9th, 2025 | 1-3pm
BSSC Lounge, PGCLL M05

Build wealth through practical financial skills with Flow Management Inc. Part of our 6-session biweekly series.

Register: https://t.co/QLhneaMGLI
#FinancialLiteracy #BSSC #UnderstandingCredit

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Tomorrow is Wellness Wednesday at BSSC inside PGCLL Room M05 Zone C.

Success Beyond the Degree: 2 pm-3 pm for 4th years and grad students
Power in Motion: 3:30-4:30 pm

Drop-in wellness groups with Foluke Akinboyo. Come as you are.

#WellnessWednesday #BSSC #BlackStudentWellness